Greg Abate with Johannes Wallmann Trio

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Judith Potter

Greg Abate

Saxophonist and flutist Greg Abate's extensive musical C.V. stretches back to a mid-1970s run with the Ray Charles Orchestra and even a 1980s tenure with the Artie Shaw Orchestra. Since then Abate has created a prolific discography as a bandleader and collaborator; his most recent album, Magic Dance, focuses on the compositions of pianist Kenny Barron. For his Madison concert, Abate will be playing some of his own new compositions written during recent months, accompanied by pianist Johannes Wallmann, bassist Nick Moran, and drummer Dave Bayles.